♫ “On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me … ♪ FIVE LAAAY-‘ECOLE (L’ECole) ♪… Four San Juan Vineyards, three Mount Veeder, two Buried Canes and a cab from Paso Robleez.” ♫
2008 L’Ecole No 41 Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla, Washington … $34.99
This cab definitely deserves to be in this longer phrase of the song. There is a lot going on with this juice. A little stink action on the nose with tobacco leaf and oak notes coming through. The aromas seem a little subdued. On the palate this wine bursts out into a glorious song. Meaty and solid with a core of dark fruit that is quite complex. Plums up front with hits of white pepper. Very dense from start to finish with a nice tannic grip on the backside. The finish features an array of flavors. Tobacco leaf, cocoa, chocolate and spice that goes on and on. 94 points
